more stats
1,781 ft
Distance
-371 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-371 ft
Altitude change
3,520 ft
Altitude min
3,891 ft
Altitude max
3,891 ft
Altitude start
3,520 ft
Altitude end
-20.9%
Grade
-54.7%
Grade max
-5.6%
Grade min
1,781 ft
Distance down
00:04:23
Avg time

Skirt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34135 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14758 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,681 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #962 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Faster and flowier than most Station trails, and a good upper starting
trail for Fat Chance or Eli.

Tags
Flowy

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 114 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 425 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
Status:
on Nov 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to skirt trailhead (49.489060, -117.260040)
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      Photos

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      Apr 8, 2015 @ 9:30am
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      Apr 24, 2025 @ 8:43am
      Apr 24, 2025

      Videos

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      youtuber Skirt to Fat Chance
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      13:06 | 25 | Sep 29, 2026 , Nelson
      Amazing time in Nelson, bad ending
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      15:21 | 203 | May 21, 2026 , Nelson
      Skirt - Nelson, BC - MTB Trail Preview
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      0:44 | 119 | May 22, 2025 , Nelson
      YouTube
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      210 | Jun 26, 2020 , Nelson

      Trail Products

      4.5 ★★★★★
      17 Ratings
      5 ★ 65%
      4 ★ 24%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      mackg mackg
      Worth the extra grunt if your planning on doing Eli slim or fat chance but emphasis on the grunt. I would say it's more blue tech than flow but a ton of fun to open it up and let the bike go.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skirt located?
      Skirt is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.48906, -117.26004.
      ▼ How hard is Skirt?
      Skirt is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skirt?
      The trail has 371 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,520 ft to 3,891 ft.
      ▼ Is Skirt a point to point trail?
      Skirt is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skirt?
      Skirt is 1,781 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skirt?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skirt. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skirt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skirt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skirt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Skirt. The trail is 1,781 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skirt?
      Skirt is a very popular trail. There have been 2,047 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,989 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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